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mlb.com - Coinciding with its 7:05 p.m. ET series opener against the Angels, the Red Sox will welcome the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the founding director of the NRDC to Fenway Park as the EPA presents an Environmental Merit Award to the club in recognition of initiatives undertaken to explore and adopt environmentally sustainable habits and technologies at "America's Most Beloved Ballpark." A joint ceremonial first pitch by representatives of both organizations will follow the award presentation.
In recognition of the team's commitment and in honor of Earth Day, all players and on-field staff will wear uniforms featuring a patch with the new Red Sox greening logo on the left sleeve.
The Red Sox are engaging sponsors, local groups and their fans to help execute a five-year plan to bring "green" practices to Fenway. New greening initiatives there include: the installation of solar panels to reduce energy requirements for heating water; installation of solar-powered "Big Belly" trash compactors around the park; creation of the Poland Spring Green Team, the first of its kind in professional sports, to collect plastic soda and water bottles from fans during games; placement of 75 recycling bins throughout the park; and the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices in the front office, on the field and in the concession stands and restaurants.
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